The Society
Advantage

Located 2hrs from Toronto and referred to as an economic engine for southwestern Ontario, London is one of Canada’s largest hubs for food processing, manufacturing, life sciences, and more recently, digital creative services. London’s geographic position has made it a preferred location for manufacturing due to its vast supply of raw materials located in the surrounding area, and easy access to the 401. Many multinational companies, such as 3M, have leveraged this advantage and chosen to base their Canadian headquarters here. The city is also home to world class research and health science facilities, which collectively employ over 15,000 people. The most notable facility is the London Health Science Centre (LHSC) – one of Canada’s largest acute care teaching hospitals.

Leading post-secondary institutions, Western University and Fanshawe college, also play an important role in the local economy. With over 20,000 people working between both schools, it is a dependable anchor for employment in the city.

The Future is Bright

The City of London has established a 5 Year economic action plan known as London’s Community Economic Roadmap, which sets out the frame work for building support services for businesses, retaining and further attracting a skilled work force, becoming a national centre for excellence in medical innovation, establishing a rapid transit system, and creating a city ideal for entrepreneurs to call home.